Tisbury, MA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tisbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tisbury and Dukes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dukes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dukes County compares with Massachusetts
Dukes County against Massachusetts and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dukes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dukes County | Massachusetts | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 10.8 | 22.9 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.96 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 27.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 24.0% | 41.9% | 41.9% | 43% below the state |
| After dark | 0.0% | 19.2% | 24.8% | 100% below the state |
Dukes County sits below Massachusetts on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dukes County: September 21.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dukes County. They injured 25 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Tisbury since 2015, this page uses Dukes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (21.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 24.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.9% for Massachusetts.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Massachusetts: 6.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tisbury since 2015: 587 Gifford St (1) and Davisville Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Massachusetts: 5.3%).
Route planning tips for Tisbury fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dukes County.
- 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Massachusetts; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dukes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 587 Gifford St | 1 |
| Davisville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dukes County) |
|---|---|
| Edgartown Rd | 2 |
| State Rd | 2 |
| Beach Rd | 1 |
| Beach Rd @ Packers | 1 |
| Beach Rd Drawbridge | 1 |
| Beach St | 1 |
| Beach St Ext | 1 |
| Chockers Ln @ State Rd | 1 |
Tisbury at a glance
| Population | 4,927 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Density | 756 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 02568) | $115,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 02568) | $996,708 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dukes County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | +30% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +108% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +5% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tisbury
How many truck accidents are there in Tisbury?
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dukes County (25 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tisbury?
The worst month is September: 21.4% of truck crashes in Dukes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tisbury?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dukes County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tisbury compare with Massachusetts?
Per 100,000 residents, Dukes County has 10.8 truck crashes a year; Massachusetts has 22.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tisbury?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.